Mend It for Money

Restoration experts pitch for the job of bringing dilapidated items back to life in return for a share of the sale price that the owner receives, with the opening edition featuring a vintage FH Ayres rocking horse, a 1930s GPO bicycle, and a chair that is also a toilet.

Makeup artist Charlie brings in a Scandinavia table with two legs sawn off, while photographer Murray brings in an original printer's cabinet, complete with brass fonts.

Agricultural officer Christie brings in an iron bath rescued from a dilapidated Scottish estate, and later, window cleaner Karen arrives with a vintage linen press.

Today's items are an unusual paraffin stove, a set of dilapidated farmhouse drawers and a battered travel chest.

Simon from Nottingham is hoping to find a furniture enthusiast to breathe new life into an unusual pair of armchairs. Ben from Leeds brings in his grandfather's old machining lathe, hoping either restorers Alastair or Bruce can help get this old lathe purring like a kitten once more. The final item is a rare and innovative wardrobe, known as a gentleman's compactum, brought in by Sean from north Wales.

The experts pitch for the jobs of restoring more dilapidated items, featuring a vintage record player and radio set, a poker table, and a wrought iron ceiling lamp.

A Santa-worthy sleigh, a wooden chest of surprises, and a double-barrelled shotgun are all ripe for restoration. But which restorers will be chosen to breathe new life into them?

A church pew, an architect's table with an unusual story, and a copper bucket that's lost its shine need some TLC. But which restorers will be chosen to revive them?

Matthew's 1968 MGC GT sportscar gets restorers Sunjay and Hannah hot under the collar. Inga brings in a 1920s `beer engine" - aka pint puller - which her husband bought on a whim a few years ago. She's now looking to get it fixed up and sold on. The final item in need of restoration is an unusual rotating bookcase, owned by student Nick.

The experts pitch for the jobs of restoring more dilapidated items, featuring a vintage jukebox, an antique toy gyrocycle, and a tired-looking ship's porthole.

A classic 1980s Volkswagen Golf Mk1, a creepy-looking early 20th-century child's highchair, and a side cabinet are brought in for restoration.

Experts restore a 19th century chair, apparently rescued from a cinema before it was demolished in the 1970s. Elsewhere, Lorna from Cumbria brings in a Victorian cot.

Expert restorers pitch for the chance to work on a steamer trunk, a 19th-century French daybed and an art deco drinks cabinet.

Recruitment director Mario brings in a Mobo Bronco play horse, affectionately named Dobbin. This must-have toy was all the rage in the 1950s and '60s, and has been in the family for 70 years. However, Mario now would like it to find a new home and raise some money for charity in the process. Plus, agricultural student Amy looks for a furniture restorer to bring a pair of 19th-century corner chairs back to life.

The experts pitch for the jobs of restoring more dilapidated items, featuring a set of vintage industrial metal drawers, an antique child's chair, and a 19th-century brass mirror.

Featuring a cast iron coat stand which dates back to the mid-1800s and has been damaged by flooding, a huge set of haberdashery drawers, and a mid-century sideboard.

Law enforcement officer Nick brings in a vintage Allwin arcade machine, and antique restorer Andy and woodturner Nick go up against each other for the opportunity to restore it.

A man from Northern Ireland brings in a beautiful chaise longue, made by hand in the 19th century. Plus, an unusual table that has been in the same family for generations.

Scott brings in some iron gates that he has removed from the driveway of his new home, hoping metalworkers Katie and James can forge a plan to bring this handsome set back to its former glory. Jayne brings in a beautiful and intricate backgammon table that she saved from a skip, while charity workers Kelsey and Beverley bring in an ornate display cabinet in need of some attention.